Parliament approves Muntaka as Interior Minister, confirms four regional Ministers  

Parliament has approved the nomination of Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Member of Parliament for Asawase, as Minister for the Interior. 

His appointment follows a rigorous vetting process by the Appointments Committee and subsequent debate on the parliamentary floor.  

Muntaka’s elevation to the Interior Ministry, a critical role in national security and governance, has been widely lauded as a testament to his extensive experience and dedication to public service.  

In addition, Parliament confirmed the nominations of four regional ministers, who are expected to spearhead development initiatives and tackle pressing challenges in their respective regions.  

The approved regional ministers are:  

- Ali Adolf John as Northern Regional Minister,
  
- John Kwadwo Gyapong as Oti Regional Minister,
  
- James Gunu as Volta Regional Minister, and  

- Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey as Eastern Regional Minister.  

Strengthening regional leadership  

The approval of these appointments is being seen as a significant boost to regional leadership, with high expectations that the ministers will leverage their expertise to enhance governance and accelerate development.  

The nominations, which were recommended by the Appointments Committee in a report submitted to Parliament, have sparked optimism among stakeholders. Many believe the new ministers bring a wealth of experience that will positively impact governance at both the national and regional levels.